Towing Trailer with a 4Runner
Hi- I currently own a 2016 Toyota 4Runner. My husband and I are looking to purchase a travel trailer this spring. Our 4Runner has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. My question is, has anyone towed a ...
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SoundGuy wrote:JnJnKatiebug wrote:
If the OP is planning a long distance cross country trip then the wind resistance is a big deal and that tow vehicle would be out of the question. If they intend to go down to the local campground a few times a year it is no big deal.
Disagree. The trailer and truck have no idea how far any trip is and any towing at highway speed will highlight immediately just how inadequate the OP's 4Runner really is for towing any full height trailer. :R The OP however can eliminate wind resistance as a concern by sticking to a low profile trailer such as a popup ... OR by upgrading to a vehicle more suitable for towing a full height trailer.
In your own words SoundGuy, what a load of rubbish. What experience do you have with the 4Runner to say that it is inadequate to tow any high wall tt? Have you ever owned or even towed with one? Or are you just in the boat that if it's not a V8 truck it's useless?
The 4Runner, from experience, is a very capable tow vehicle within its ratings, just like any other vehicle.
